Hi, I’m
Ai Yan (Melissa) CHEN
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
The Guild For Exceptional Children, Inc.
Teacher's Assistant to Teacher
02.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, using data analysis tools to inform ongoing instructional planning and decision making.
ISA International School
Teacher Assistants
06.2020 - 11.2020
Job overview
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Developed interesting course plans with multimedia learning tools to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students
Peter Lee Care for Life Foundation, Beijing Normal University
Charity Volunteer
07.2017 - 07.2019
Job overview
- Organizing and setting up the event before time
- Assisted patients in receiving high-quality, appropriate care with best possible results
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our topics
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines
Education
Brooklyn College AcademyBrooklyn, NY
Bachelor of Arts from EARLY CHILDHOOD/EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDU
02.2024
University Overview
- [3.550] GPA
Fort Hamilton High SchoolBrooklyn, NY
High School Diploma
01.2018
Clifford SchoolChina
Middle School
01.2016
Skills
- Parent-Teacher Collaboration
- Creativity and Innovation
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Management
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
Certification
Teacher Assistant Level 1
Languages
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant to Teacher
The Guild For Exceptional Children, Inc.
02.2022 - Current
Teacher Assistants
ISA International School
06.2020 - 11.2020
Charity Volunteer
Peter Lee Care for Life Foundation, Beijing Normal University
07.2017 - 07.2019
Brooklyn College Academy
Bachelor of Arts from EARLY CHILDHOOD/EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDU
Fort Hamilton High School
High School Diploma
Clifford School
Middle School
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